... consumer trust, engagement and behavioral intention and whether perceived authenticity moderates these relationships. Design/methodology/approach Using a 2x1 between-subjects experimental design, 300 participants were exposed to a simulated Instagram post promoting a pizzeria, attributed either...

... and interpretations), and existential (derived from personal experience and emotional fulfillment). Existential authenticity is particularly relevant to culinary tourism, where visitors may perceive authenticity through personal significance and enjoyment rather than strict tradition (Graham, 2021 ; Ravenscroft...

...Jonghan Hyun; Kiwon Lee Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore consumers’ behavioral intention toward ethnic restaurants with an emphasis on perceived healthfulness. It involves two distinct studies, each designed to assess whether perceived authenticity antecedes the positive effect...

...Héctor Yair Fernández-Sánchez; Angélica Espinoza-Ortega; Laura Patricia Sánchez-Vega; Sergio Moctezuma Pérez; Fernando Cervantes-Escoto Purpose The study aims to identify the perceived authenticity of cheeses by consumers of different sociological generations in Mexico. Design/methodology...

..., and moreover, the study also investigates whether and how the stages of attitudinal loyalty in this study, which are perceived authenticity, positive emotion, and perceived value, are illustrated in this mechanism and are affected by tourist perceptions of hygiene? Design/methodology/approach By engaging...

...Mar Gómez-Rico; Arturo Molina-Collado; María Leticia Santos-Vijande; Anil Bilgihan Purpose This study aims to analyze the drivers of a creative food tourism experience (CFTE) and its effect on the tourists' perceived authenticity and satisfaction. Specifically, this study captures the importance...